Lives Radio Show With Stuart Chittenden

Paul Menefee discusses his experiences and aspirations at the intersection of human trafficking, coffee, and community development.

Ross and Karen Pesek share a story for our times; one speaking to immigration, cross-cultural learning, perseverance, altruism, and love.

Jamie Vesay discusses the craft of being a film location scout, manager, production supervisor, and Producer, collaborating with the likes of Alexander Payne, Lady Gaga, Nickelback and Reba McEntire, as well as his views on commercial movie making, community development, and his entry into this world of the moving image.

Dr. Cheryl Logan talks about education trends, the challenges facing her as Omaha Public Schools' new Superintendent, being a role model as an African-American female leader, and about her personal experiences and background.

In conversation with musician and songwriter Jeremy Messersmith, hailed as a “Minnesota music hero” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Recorded via phone during Messersmith's "Late Stage Capitalism" album tour, we discuss his music, songwriting craft, inspiration and creative ethos.

Brother James Dowd talks with me about monastic life in the Benedictine tradition and being called to contemplation and community. The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska has established the Incarnation Monastery and the Community of The Benedictine Way, it's first monastery, where Brother James leads a life both of spiritual contemplation and of service to community.

In conversation with Ann Hunter-Pirtle of Stand for Schools, a nonprofit that advocates for public schools, community investment in public education, and the enhancement of educational practices and policies, as well as her own career in civil service.

Brent Lubbert, cofounder of Big Muddy Urban Farm, and Aspiring Farmer Resident Kaya Baker discuss urban agriculture and its role in community and for them.

Artist, cultural provocateur, and experimental film maker Tim Guthrie talks about his artistic endeavors and their exploration of politics, culture, and social expectations in a world of bias and misinformation.

We grow, we feed, we educate, explains Greg Fripp, the founder of Whispering Roots. In this show, Fripp talks about bringing S.T.E.M. Education, healthy food and economic development to underserved communities both urban and rural by using Urban Agriculture, Aquaponics, Aquaculture, Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture.

In conversation with Emily Brush of the Omaha Public Schools program "Making Invisible Histories Visible," discussing the lure of hands-on education and how youth can be inspired by their city rather than textbooks.

Author and creative writing professor David Philip Mullins talks about his obsessions – including with J.D. Salinger – his approach to writing, teaching, and the importance of literature in his and our lives.

Rabble Mill cofounders Mike Smith and Andrew Norman talk about empowering kids through skateboarding, music, and art to discover their passions and build life and professional skills.

German artists Lisa Hörstmann and Sebastian Hirn speak about the project “Outposts of Resistance,” a multi-staged, research-based documentary performance, dance, and video work begun in 2015. Drawing from the international peace activists' 2003 campaign “Human Shields,” aimed at preventing the impending war on Iraq, they talk about their current work interviewing military veterans.

Music and conversation with the talented folk singer-songwriter Virginia Kathryn, who beguiles with her approach to telling stories and exploring myth through music and lyrics.

Producer, DJ, label owner, and dedicated music fan David Leibowitz talks all things Maha Music Festival 2018.

Maddie Fennel, head of the Nebraska State Education Association, discusses her life's calling in education, and the state of education today.

Laura Burhenn of the Mynabirds talks about peace and outrage, people's goodness, and her life and music. She also performs a tiny desk concert live in the studio.

Author, radio host, musician and bon viveur Douglas Wesselmann, aka Otis XII, discusses the edge work of creativity.

In conversation with poet Maggie Smith who celebrates, reads, and discusses her love for poetry.